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HESI PN Exit V2 Exam — Practical Nursing
Comprehensive Exit Examination 2026/2027 ||Verified
Exam!!!|| Elsevier Assessment Technologies Institute |
150 Questions with Verified Answers||Newest Exam!!!
A client with a diagnosis of rapid rate atrial fibrillation asks
the nurse why the health care provider is going to perform
carotid massage. The LPN/LVN responds that this
procedure may stimulate which? - Answer-Vagus nerve to
slow the heart rate
A client is admitted to the hospital with possible rheumatic
endocarditis. The LPN/LVN should check for a history of
which type of infection? - Answer-Staphylococcal infection
client has an Unna boot applied for treatment of a venous
stasis leg ulcer. The LPN/LVN notes that the client's toes
are mottled, and cool and the client verbalizes some
numbness and tingling of the foot. Which interpretation
should the nurse make of these findings? - Answer-The
boot has been applied too tightly
A client with angina complains that the anginal pain is
prolonged and severe and occurs at the same time each
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day, most often in the morning. On further data collection,
the nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of
precipitating factors. How should the LPN/LVN best
describe this type of anginal pain? - Answer-Variant angina
The LPN/LVN is monitoring a client with an abdominal
aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which finding is probably
unrelated to the AAA? - Answer-Hyperactive bowel sounds
in the area
An emergency department client who complains of slightly
improved but unrelieved chest pain for 2 days is reluctant
to take a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet offered by the
nurse. The client states, "I don't need that—my dad takes
that for his heart. There's nothing wrong with my heart."
Which description best describes the client's response? -
Answer-Denial
A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization using a
radiopaque dye. The LPN/LVN checks which most critical
item before the procedure? - Answer-Prior reaction to
contrast media
The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative
client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to
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enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? -
Answer-Premedicate the client with an analgesic before
ambulating.
A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which
begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no
electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse
should do which first? - Answer-Check the client status
and lead placement.
The LPN/LVN in a medical unit is caring for a client with
heart failure. The client suddenly develops extreme
dyspnea, tachycardia, and lung crackles, and the nurse
suspects pulmonary edema. The nurse immediately
notifies the registered nurse and expects which
interventions to be prescribed? Select all that apply. -
Answer-1. Administering oxygen
2. Inserting a Foley catheter
3. Administering furosemide (Lasix)
The nurse is monitoring a client following cardioversion.
Which observations should be of highest priority to the
nurse? - Answer-Status of airway
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The nurse is assisting in caring for the client immediately
after insertion of a permanent demand pacemaker via the
right subclavian vein. The nurse prevents dislodgement of
the pacing catheter by implementing which intervention? -
Answer-Limiting movement and abduction of the right arm
A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago
suddenly complains of chest pain and shortness of breath,
and the client is visibly anxious. The LPN/LVN
understands that a life-threatening complication of this
condition is which? - Answer-Pulmonary embolism
A 24-year-old man seeks medical attention for complaints
of claudication in the arch of the foot. The nurse also notes
superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower leg. The nurse
should check the client for which next? - Answer-Smoking
history
The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client with
Raynaud's disease about self-management of the disease
process. The nurse determines that the client needs
further teaching if the client states which? - Answer-
"Moving to a warmer climate should help."
HESI PN Exit V2 Exam — Practical Nursing
Comprehensive Exit Examination 2026/2027 ||Verified
Exam!!!|| Elsevier Assessment Technologies Institute |
150 Questions with Verified Answers||Newest Exam!!!
A client with a diagnosis of rapid rate atrial fibrillation asks
the nurse why the health care provider is going to perform
carotid massage. The LPN/LVN responds that this
procedure may stimulate which? - Answer-Vagus nerve to
slow the heart rate
A client is admitted to the hospital with possible rheumatic
endocarditis. The LPN/LVN should check for a history of
which type of infection? - Answer-Staphylococcal infection
client has an Unna boot applied for treatment of a venous
stasis leg ulcer. The LPN/LVN notes that the client's toes
are mottled, and cool and the client verbalizes some
numbness and tingling of the foot. Which interpretation
should the nurse make of these findings? - Answer-The
boot has been applied too tightly
A client with angina complains that the anginal pain is
prolonged and severe and occurs at the same time each
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day, most often in the morning. On further data collection,
the nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of
precipitating factors. How should the LPN/LVN best
describe this type of anginal pain? - Answer-Variant angina
The LPN/LVN is monitoring a client with an abdominal
aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which finding is probably
unrelated to the AAA? - Answer-Hyperactive bowel sounds
in the area
An emergency department client who complains of slightly
improved but unrelieved chest pain for 2 days is reluctant
to take a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet offered by the
nurse. The client states, "I don't need that—my dad takes
that for his heart. There's nothing wrong with my heart."
Which description best describes the client's response? -
Answer-Denial
A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization using a
radiopaque dye. The LPN/LVN checks which most critical
item before the procedure? - Answer-Prior reaction to
contrast media
The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative
client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to
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enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? -
Answer-Premedicate the client with an analgesic before
ambulating.
A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which
begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no
electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse
should do which first? - Answer-Check the client status
and lead placement.
The LPN/LVN in a medical unit is caring for a client with
heart failure. The client suddenly develops extreme
dyspnea, tachycardia, and lung crackles, and the nurse
suspects pulmonary edema. The nurse immediately
notifies the registered nurse and expects which
interventions to be prescribed? Select all that apply. -
Answer-1. Administering oxygen
2. Inserting a Foley catheter
3. Administering furosemide (Lasix)
The nurse is monitoring a client following cardioversion.
Which observations should be of highest priority to the
nurse? - Answer-Status of airway
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The nurse is assisting in caring for the client immediately
after insertion of a permanent demand pacemaker via the
right subclavian vein. The nurse prevents dislodgement of
the pacing catheter by implementing which intervention? -
Answer-Limiting movement and abduction of the right arm
A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago
suddenly complains of chest pain and shortness of breath,
and the client is visibly anxious. The LPN/LVN
understands that a life-threatening complication of this
condition is which? - Answer-Pulmonary embolism
A 24-year-old man seeks medical attention for complaints
of claudication in the arch of the foot. The nurse also notes
superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower leg. The nurse
should check the client for which next? - Answer-Smoking
history
The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client with
Raynaud's disease about self-management of the disease
process. The nurse determines that the client needs
further teaching if the client states which? - Answer-
"Moving to a warmer climate should help."
